Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
JF-Expert Member
- Jan 28, 2026
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The court has found that the speed with which Parliament processed and approved the appointment of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President did not amount to any illegality.
In its ruling, the judges held that urgency in parliamentary decision-making, on its own, does not violate the Constitution so long as the proper procedures are followed and all required legal thresholds are met. The court emphasized that what matters is compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, not the duration taken to complete the process.
Accordingly, the approval process was deemed valid, with the court rejecting arguments that the expedited nature of the proceedings rendered the outcome unconstitutional. The finding further reinforces the legality of Kindiki’s appointment as Deputy President.
In its ruling, the judges held that urgency in parliamentary decision-making, on its own, does not violate the Constitution so long as the proper procedures are followed and all required legal thresholds are met. The court emphasized that what matters is compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, not the duration taken to complete the process.
Accordingly, the approval process was deemed valid, with the court rejecting arguments that the expedited nature of the proceedings rendered the outcome unconstitutional. The finding further reinforces the legality of Kindiki’s appointment as Deputy President.